
Ranching & Wildlife H Calf is an educational program for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ members dedicated to providing education, support and skills to aid in decision making related to beef cattle production for beef producers, weekend ranchers and anyone looking to learn something new.
Becoming a participant
For more information about participating please email [email protected]
Participant Benefits
- Lectures by top agricultural experts
- Library of additional resources by topics
- Network with fellow Ranching & Wildlife H Calf Participants
Ranching & Wildlife H Calf Program Costs for 2023
- Enrollment for 2023 programs will be a la carte at $50 per event per person
- If you wish to attend one or all of the events, please use the registration link to sign up for them individually.
- All Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Members and their guests are welcome to attend the events.
*Must be 21 and a Member of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo to participate in the program
RANCHING & WILDLIFE H CALF PROGRAM SCHEDULE
July 22nd R-C Ranch (620 Brit Bailey Blvd., Bailey’s Prairie, TX 77094) R-C Ranch Butcher Shop (Houston Farmer’s Market 2520 Airline Drive, SUITE B-210 Houston, TX 77009)
- Come out and learn about R-C Ranch’s beef program. Along with breeding and raising quality Wagyu genetics, R-C Ranch saw a need in building a locally branded farm to table beef program for safe high-quality meat delivered direct from the source. After we tour the ranch, we’ll then go to visit the R-C Ranch Butcher Shop at the famous Houston Farmer’s Market for some Texas craft meats demonstrations and a Wagyu beef lunch next door at Wild Oats. (bring a small cooler if you’d like to purchase any beef)
August 7th-9th – TAMU Beef Cattle Short Course, College Station, TX
- We encourage everyone to attend the Beef Cattle Short Course at Texas A&M University to gain a deeper understanding of the beef cattle industry and current trends.
- https://beefcattleshortcourse.com/
- A dinner will be hosted August 8th for anyone participating in the R&W H Calf Program and attending the Beef Cattle Short Course. Please register for this dinner under the registration page and please be very mindful and respectful, as there is no cost to this dinner, so please don’t rsvp and not show up as we want to maintain a close working relationship with TAMU leadership and our show and program has a good reputation to uphold.
August 12th – H Calf BBQU, Karbach Brewery – 9 AM – 5 PM
- Attendees will have an intensive look at the traditions and practices of Texas barbecue. It is an opportunity to learn the science behind the food, and a rare chance to experience a short course on meat selection, trimming, seasoning, and cooking methods. We’ll learn about the anatomy and grading of beef, as well as the science behind muscle fibers and how the low and slow cooking process successfully impacts the finished product. Special guests include scientists and pitmasters.
Past Programs
CONTACT US
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo
NRG Center
3 NRG Park
Houston, Texas 77054
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 832.667.1195
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